inventory_2 Archive: Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Track and Field season wrap up
After a busy preseason and a successful season, Samo’s boys and girls track teams went undefeated in league, earning them the title of Ocean League Champions. With the addition of new coach Krishna Curry and new workouts, this year’s team has set new standards for the future of the program and has added to the reputation of the Samo track program throughout southern California.
The North Gym updates CIF banners
As the two new basketball and wrestling California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) banners are placed in the North Gym, remnants of glory and history are brought back. A variety of different sports, names and years lay upon a wall and all hold their own history and accomplishments, while symbolizing one thing: Samo.
Boys' soccer beats South Torrance, 2-1
Samo boys' soccer solidified its position in the second round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) with a hard fought win against South Torrance on Thursday, February 20. The final score was 2-1.
Girls' Waterpolo beats Culver City High, 4-3
Girls’ Waterpolo beat Culver City High School 4-3 on Tues., Jan. 12. At the half, Samo was down 1-2 but came out strong, fighting to beat Culver City in those last minutes.
Player to watch: Jonah Mathews
It was the appearance of the 6’0” freshman with the long arms that helped him earn a spot on the boys’ varsity basketball team. However, it was his smart and fast style of play that helped Jonah Mathews (’16) become a key point guard, shooting guard and leader on the team.
Girls' soccer overcomes injuries in preparation for its season
With up to eight girls out because of injuries during the pre-season, the Samo girls’ soccer team faces a huge obstacle this year. However, through countless hours of practice, sprints and even sprints, the team is continuing to improve and to both mentally and physically move toward their goal of starting the season strong and keeping a consistent level of play throughout the pre-season, season and all the way to CIF.
Wrestling members fight for varsity spots at Valhalla Madness
Samo’s wrestling varsity members were chosen during the first publicized Inter-squad Wrestling Championships, or Valhalla Madness, on Nov. 15.
Greenies beat Culver City, 13-3
Boys’ water polo was victorious against its crosstown rival, the Culver City Centaurs, with a score of 13-3 on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Wrestling adjusts to youth in lineup
Of the 13 wrestlers on the Samo wrestling team, only four have varsity experience and a third are underclassmen.That kind of rebuilding would intimidate most coaches and captains but the Samo team is ready for the challenge.
Girls' tennis defeats Beverly Hills on Oct. 9
After three hours of play, girls' tennis pulled through and beat Beverly Hills High School 10-8.
Racing ahead: SM5000
The Santa Monica 5000 (SM5000) is a race for funding and bragging rights alike. The annual race, which weaves itself through the streets and bluffs of Santa Monica, kicked off its seventh year on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 a.m. Samo’s sports teams were avid entrants, making up the bulk of the 900 Santa Monica- Malibu Unified School District [SMMUSD] race participants, in both running the course and raising funds for their respective teams.
Girls' basketball loses to Culver City
Girls' basketball lost its game against Culver City High School 46-40 on Wednesday, Feb. 1.